Overview

By studying this BA in Accounting and Financial Studies (Hons) course from The University of Lancashire you’ll be able to apply for eight professional exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and three from Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). This will help you progress more quickly towards your professional qualifications.

This course prepares you for financial careers in areas such as management, business analysis and public sector accountancy. You’ll gain the skills and confidence to interpret data, support decision-making and progress towards professional status.

You'll study key areas such as:

Financial and management accounting

Budgeting

Planning

Corporate governance and financial reporting.

What you'll do

Apply skills in finance, strategy and leadership through live projects, real-world challenges, and hands-on experiences that prepare you to start a career in accounting and financial management.

You will learn about all areas including financial and management accounting, budgeting, planning, corporate governance and financial reporting.

Through our global opportunities programme, you’ll have the chance to work for businesses in the UK and across the world on placements and internships.

Future careers

This course is ideal if you are looking for a career in finance, from management accounting and consultancy to public sector analysis and strategic planning. You will graduate with the skills, professional credibility and practical experience that employers are looking for.

Possible career paths include:

Management accountant

Financial analyst or consultant

Finance business partner

Budget or planning adviser

Public sector finance officer

Risk or compliance specialist

Financial reporting and performance analyst

Graduate trainee in corporate or public finance

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Systems for Business Performance

The Professional Accountant

Data Systems, Analysis and Insights

Financial Management

Practical Financial Accounting

Accounting for Decision Making

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

104 - 112 points at A2

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*

Pass Access Course: 104 - 112 Points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects

T Level: M

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18750 GBP / year

≈ 18750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

£1,955 for the placement year (UK)

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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What you'll do

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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